View Full Version : How`s this process look for removing swirls on a black truck...
chu_singming
10-30-2003, 05:16 PM
Hey guys, I`m going to buy a PC in the next few weeks and tackle my Explorer, which is swirled pretty bad. The paint is 8 years old but is in pretty good condition. I`ve used SMR on it by hand to try to remove the swirls, but it really didn`t do much.
After doing a lot of searching, I think I`ve come up with a process that should remove my swirl problem. I also want to start layering a polymer sealant on, with S100 as a topper.
1. Dawn wash
2. Clay with Clay Magic
3. DACP
4. 3M SMR
5. Meguiars #20
6. S100
Does this look like a winner? Also, any other suggestions for a good polymer sealant would be appreciated.
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imported_Greg
10-30-2003, 05:36 PM
Skip the dawn wash, just use a good car wash soap. Other than that, looks good. Are you using machine or by hand?
chu_singming
10-30-2003, 06:06 PM
I want to start from scratch. I thought the Dawn wash would take off all of the S100 and other products that I`ve tried.
I`ll be using a PC.
imported_indy
10-30-2003, 06:08 PM
Originally posted by Hartman
I want to start from scratch. I thought the Dawn wash would take off all of the S100 and other products that I`ve tried.
Claying will do that anyway.
chu_singming
10-30-2003, 06:16 PM
OK so change #1 to Megiuars Gold Class?
hondaguy2582
10-30-2003, 06:20 PM
that or whatever car wash soap you have. If you want, just use a more concentrated dose of the car wash if you want to cut the wax a little.
hondaguy2582
10-30-2003, 06:22 PM
btw, #20 is a great polymer, but like klasse aio, i would apply it twice to make sure you lay more polymer down then top with s100.
chu_singming
10-30-2003, 06:28 PM
Ok will do. Do you guys recommend AIO or #20?
fidelfs
10-30-2003, 07:23 PM
You are waiting your pc so I would recomend one change in #4.
I would use 3M PIII MG instead. This will remove all the swirls and scratches that DACP left. I used that procedure in both my cars and with great results.
Don`t you want to polish to a mirror look before #20?
The polish is optional it is just for look.
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chu_singming
10-30-2003, 07:26 PM
You have a point. What polish do you recommend?
fidelfs
10-30-2003, 07:29 PM
I am a big fan of Menzerna Final Polish.
Read the instructions. You have to use 50-50 alcohol-water solution to remove the residue. If you don`t do that it will be very dificult. The results will be great. YOu can use a white pad or just the gray/black pad if you only want the look.
I love Menzerna Final Polish !!!
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chu_singming
10-30-2003, 07:33 PM
Is there anything that is similar and is more user friendly?
Deanski
10-30-2003, 07:33 PM
Wash, clay, wash again.
Strip wax: Megs APC+ at 64:1 ratio or alcohol/water spray.
DACP with cutting "finger" pad on a PC
SFP or 3M PIII-MG with white polish pad
#81 Hand Polish with grey finish pad or Megs beige pad.
#20
S100
The cutting pad may leave a haze. Follow with Megs SFP or #9 or 3M PIII-MG.
For really shinny look, you can`t beat #81! I feel it`s better than #7 in ease of use and results.
The #20 has a slight cleaning ability as it preps the finish for the sealant.
Top with S100, step back and enjoy the shine!
Regards,
Deanski
chu_singming
10-30-2003, 07:53 PM
Wow that helps a lot. Thank!